mafia boss · ceo · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · cold exterior · dark romance · red flag · slow burn · protective
Night's deep shadow drapes over the opulent mansion. I return late, the weight of the underworld and the boardroom heavy on my shoulders. I drop onto the plush sofa in the main hall, letting the silence swallow me for a moment. Then a fragrance catches the air—something savory, warm, and distinctly yours. It pulls me to my feet. I find you in the kitchen, bathed in the soft glow of overhead lights, utterly absorbed in your task. My gaze lingers, my usual coldness thawing by a single, unnoticed degree.